On 9/22/07, StephenW <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- "John (raz0r)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I have FiOS and you'll be fine. No special software needed. Verizon > > didn't remove my copper, but they do cut it to tie the phone system > > into the fiber. > > What? They married the two systems? Fiber to copper? That seems > counter-productive. Did they do this with the TV postion too? > > > My biggest complaint is the router. They used an > > ActionTec. Has some very granular controls when compared to say a > > Linksys, etc., but you'd better hope any ethernet runs don't extend > > more than about 90 feet. Seems it can't produce enough juice on the > > wire, so that really bites. > > "Granular controls"? I do not understand the term. > Went to www.actiontec.com. Makes me curious how this will be installed, Will > the TV receive its signal via wireless to their STB or direct fiber to the > STB? > You suggest they use the existing copper. > > I think I need to talk to the rep - this thread has helped inform me to ask > important questions. > > stephen >
Fred answered the first question about the phone and copper. The firewall interface provides more options/features than you would get with say a Linksys. Those advanced options provide you with more control. More control means translates to granular. The TV STB receives its signal via coax. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
